Originally Posted by sbhikes
The fact that I taught myself how to code in several computer programming languages seems to me to indicate I'm smart enough to learn how to ride a bicycle without some so-called "expert" standing in front of me giving me a lecture.
The biggest benefit for experienced cyclists and drivers taking a class is that they might see something they missed through trial and error, and might see the use of a new approach to an old skill which might save them from some grief that they have fortunately not experienced (for example, in driving, being rear ended.)